5 things you didn't know about Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie grew up in Australia, splitting her time between the beach and her grandparents’ farm.
Before her Hollywood breakout, Robbie worked at Subway making sandwiches, a job she claims taught her the value of customer service and hustle.
Fans may know her best as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad or for her Oscar-nominated performance in I, Tonya, but Robbie’s talents go far beyond acting. She co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment, a production company focused on spotlighting female-driven stories. Off-screen, she’s a die-hard ice hockey fan and even plays in an amateur league.
She also loves heavy metal, counting Slipknot and Metallica as favorites—an unexpected detail for someone who often graces red carpets in designer gowns. Whether she’s producing films or headbanging at concerts, Robbie’s mix of elegance and edge makes her one of the most interesting stars today.
5 lesser-known things about Margot Robbie
1) Circus Training
Margot Robbie's journey into the world of trapeze began at the tender age of eight when her mother enrolled her in a circus school in Australia. This early training led her to earn a "trapeze certificate".
In a May, 2016 interview with Vogue, Robbie spoke about this unique aspect of her childhood, sharing that she had recurring dreams of
"flying through the air, high above the net under the big top."
These vivid dreams reignited her passion for trapeze, prompting her to revisit the art as an adult.
She remarked,
"I couldn't stop thinking about that stupid dream. I feel like I missed my calling."
2) Ice Hockey Enthusiast
Margot Robbie’s love for ice hockey started in Australia, even though the warm weather there made it hard to find ice rinks.
In a January 2014 For The Win interview, she said,
“I always wanted to play ice hockey back in Australia. I’m not sure why, but we didn’t have any ice where I lived. It was very hot, a coastal town. So, I played field hockey.”
When she moved to the U.S. in 2011, Robbie finally got the chance to play ice hockey. She joined an amateur league in New York and played as a right wing.
Robbie is also a big fan of the New York Rangers. She even dressed as a Mighty Duck for Halloween with her friends, showing how much she enjoys the hockey culture.
3) Heavy Metal Fan
Margot Robbie has a deep-rooted passion for heavy metal music. During her teenage years, she embraced the emo subculture, dyeing her hair black and exclusively listening to heavy metal bands.
She admitted on The Graham Norton Show on January 2023,
“I would only listen to heavy metal music, [and] I would dye my hair black and only cut it with a razor blade.”
Her musical preferences included bands like Slipknot, Silverstein, and Bullet for My Valentine.
She called it
“probably the best concert I’ve ever gone to,” and said, “Even if you don’t like metal, I think you would appreciate a Slipknot concert, 'cause it’s just incredible to watch.”
Interestingly, while attending a Slipknot concert during her time on Neighbours, Robbie was surprised by the number of fans who recognized her.
She joked,
“I have never had more people come up to me than at a Slipknot concert.”
Despite her Hollywood image, Robbie's genuine love for heavy metal remains, showcasing the diverse facets of her personality beyond the silver screen.
4) Former Subway Employee
Before her acting career took off, Margot Robbie worked at Subway in Australia. She took pride in making neatly crafted subs with just the right amount of toppings, spreading them to the edges evenly.
In an interview on Hot Ones on February 2020, she shared her pride in making neatly crafted subs, saying,
"I think I was really good at it though, because I, you know, would really spread everything out to the edges evenly—the right amount of everything."
Her attention to detail was no joke—a trait she carried from behind the counter to Hollywood. However, her experience turned her into a tough critic when visiting the chain today.
She humorously admitted,
"I actually don't go that often anymore, because I watch them make it badly—and I'm upset."
She juggled multiple jobs, including working as a maid and waitress, before landing her breakout role on the Australian soap opera Neighbours.
Reflecting on her early career, she said,
"I've had every kind of job. Before 'Neighbours,' I was working at Subway."
5) Established Producer
In 2014, Margot Robbie co-founded LuckyChap Entertainment with Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara, and Sophia Kerr. Their goal was to produce unique, female-focused films.
Robbie explained that she was inspired to start the company after reading scripts and wanting to play the male characters, realizing that many actresses weren't getting amazing roles either.
LuckyChap has produced several acclaimed films, including I, Tonya and Promising Young Woman.
Margot Robbie starred in Barbie (2023) which became a massive hit.
